Payroll Coordinator

Ameritas•Lincoln, NE

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position assists with the accurate and timely preparation of the organization's payroll as well as supports the routine administration of payroll policies and procedures to enhance the effectiveness and ensure the accuracy of the payroll function.

Requirements

High school diploma, or GED required.
1-2 years of related payroll experience required.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or bachelor’s degree preferred but not required.
Multi-state payroll experience desired.
Basic accounting knowledge or experience is desired.
Microsoft Excel experience with V-Lookups and Pivot tables is desired.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and execute payroll processing tasks in accordance with established schedules and procedures.
Prepare, batch and key pay data for the payroll system data entry.
Perform daily payroll data entry and transaction support, including direct deposit entries.
Analyze, audit, and balance Payroll data and reports before, during and after payroll processing.
Process off-cycle payments as applicable.
Administer and maintain the Time Labor Management System
Serve as a point of contact for payroll inquiries and assist with issue resolution.
Collaborate on the implementation of tax changes, process improvements, and system updates impacting payroll operations.
Prepare, analyze, and audit payments to W2 employees.
Prepare, analyze, and audit payments to 1099 retirees.
Maintain appropriate records, following internal standard operating procedures and controls for payroll processing as well as audit check points.
Analyze and audit employee level fields to ensure appropriate setups.
Assist in processing corrections to recipient payment records for accurate recipient and company level filings.
Maintain schedule to assure accurate and timely Payroll system year-end merge and close.
Ability to work and interact well with others.
Additional duties as required.